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Talking Grease, Olivia Newton-John and behind the scene stories with the actor who played Doody

Actor Barry Pearl, who played Doody in Grease, will visit Fonzie’s Diner in Kilsyth over two days in June to meet those in attendance, answer questions and tell behind-the-scenes stories from the production of the movie.

Four sessions will be held on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 June, one at each lunch and dinner on each day, at the ’50s-themed diner, located at 93 Canterbury Road Kilsyth.

Fonzie’s Diner owner Debbie Brasher said Mr Pearl would be sitting down and answering questions from those in attendance.

“It’s good to be able to find out different things about how the show’s produced and the other things he’s done in his life,” she said.

“People will be able to get insight into Grease, Olivia Newton-John and we’ll have door prizes and best dressed.”

Money raised through door prizes will go towards the Olivia Newton-John Foundation.

Ms Brasher said she’d love for people to be able to come down, enjoy Fonzies and create some memories.

“We want people to come down, enjoy it and have a ball with the atmosphere,” she said.

“It’s just a warm family-restaurant and that’s what we hope everyone gets to experience.”

She said if Mr Pearl’s visit was successful, they would plan on holding future events with people involved in Grease’s production.

“It’s a fun place to come and hopefully we’re having a few little events in the future,” Ms Brasher said.

“We all grew up with Fonzie and Grease. They’re iconic things loved by the older and younger generations.”

Tickets to the shows are $50. To buy tickets or for more information call 03 9761 9500.

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